Chana
Meaninggrace · Hebrew form of Hannah
- US rank
- #686
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #670 in 2024
413 babies were named Chana in the US in 2025. It has climbed 96 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1944–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Chana you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,891 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Chana, 413 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chana would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChana first shows up in US birth records in 1944, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 81 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #670.
- Then vs nowChana is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,688 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,891.
- TrendChana has climbed 96 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #686. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedChana is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #55, followed by New York (#57) and Connecticut (#393). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningChana is a Hebrew form of Hannah, which means “grace”.
About the name Chana
Chana is a girl name meaning “grace”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ana”. US birth records list Chana for girls from 1944 to 2025, in 82 of those 82 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #670 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #686, with 413 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.6 | 217,391 girls |
| 1950s | 11 | 90,992 girls |
| 1960s | 34 | 29,780 girls |
| 1970s | 78 | 12,824 girls |
| 1980s | 105 | 9,496 girls |
| 1990s | 100 | 10,034 girls |
| 2000s | 139 | 7,171 girls |
| 2010s | 194 | 5,146 girls |
| 2020s | 235 | 4,256 girls |
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Questions about the name Chana
What does the name Chana mean?
Chana means “grace” in Hebrew, as a form of Hannah.
Is Chana a boy or girl name?
Chana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Chana?
Chana ranked #686 for US girls in 2025, given to 413 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#670).